Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip — May
Your Dauphin Island, AL Fishing Trip
May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 79°F / Low 74°F9.5" rain · 15 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
What’s Biting in May
8 species
ExcellentRedfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
ExcellentKing Mackerel
Various
ExcellentGrouper
Various
ExcellentFlounder
Various
ExcellentSpotted Seatrout
Various
ExcellentRed Snapper
Various
ExcellentCobia
Various
ExcellentBlack Drum
Various
May Weather in Dauphin Island
79°F
Avg High
74°F
Avg Low
9.5"
Rainfall
15
Rainy Days
Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
19 Guides Matched
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150
Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.
What's Biting By Month
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What to Bring
Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:
Essentials
- Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
- Polarized sunglasses
- Hat or visor
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Non-marking shoes or deck shoes
Food & Personal
- Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
- Snacks or lunch
- Cooler for your catch
- Motion sickness medication (if needed)
- Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
- Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)
For offshore / inshore Fishing
- Rain jacket or windbreaker
- Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
- Light rain jacket
Alabama Fishing License
License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements
Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.
Species Regulations
Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:16-26 inch total length
Only one redfish over 26 inches may be possessed per vessel. It is illegal to possess redfish in federal waters.
King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch minimum fork length
Possession limit is the same as the daily bag limit.
Grouper
Season:Varies by species; check current regulations
Bag Limit:Aggregate of 4 grouper per person per day (species-specific limits apply)
Size Limit:Varies by species; check current regulations
Different grouper species have different size and bag limits. Gag grouper is typically closed January 1 - April 30.
Flounder
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-inch minimum total length